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Football referee Gabriel Murta had been attacked by some of the playersIn response, The Brazilian brought out a gun to the pitch 'to defend himself'Mr Murta, said to be a police officer, had to be restrained by a linesman This is the moment when a football referee reacts to an assault by a player by getting a gun out during a Brazilian amateur match that turned ugly.

Gabriel Murta is facing disciplinary action after going to the changing rooms to get the weapon and racing back onto the pitch waving it around.

Mr Murta, reportedly a police officer by day, had to be restrained by one his linesmen as he walked towards the offending players with the handgun.This is the moment when a football referee reacts to an assault by a player by getting a gun out during a Brazilian amateur match that turned ugly.

Gabriel Murta is facing disciplinary action after going to the changing rooms to get the weapon and racing back onto the pitch waving it around.

Mr Murta, reportedly a police officer by day, had to be restrained by one his linesmen as he walked towards the offending players with the handgun.League president Valdenir de Castro claimed Murta was kicked and slapped after Amantes da Bola subs and the manager invaded the pitch to demand a red card for a rival team player.

Referees' association boss Giuliano Bozzano said the official felt threatened and went to look for the weapon to defend himself.

He was due to undergo a psychological assessment later today and could face suspension or a permanent ban.